Why I founded
Beyond the Prospectus
Experience on both sides of the school gates
For nearly 25 years, I’ve worked closely with young people and their families. As a teacher, tutor and parent, I've seen children thrive — and struggle — in schools of every type. I’ve learnt that there is no single “best” school — only the right school for each child. With the cost of education rising and the choices becoming more complex, I wanted to help families look beyond the obvious and understand which school might genuinely be right for their child.
A fuller understanding
I've never been very good at accepting the polished version of a story. I'm much more interested in the everyday reality — the conversations, the experiences and the details that people remember long after they've left the school gates. Those are the voices I wanted Beyond the Prospectus to capture.
Why the right fit matters
Every child deserves the chance to flourish at school. I created Beyond the Prospectus to help families find not just a good school, but the right school for their child. A child spends too much of their life at school for that choice to be based on reputation alone.
Alex McLusky
Founder, Beyond the Prospectus​​
25 years in education
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Teaching, tutoring and working closely with families.
20 years' experience
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At one of the UK's leading independent schools.
Local and trusted
​​​​Surrey, Richmond
and Kingston.
Independent and impartial
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​Balanced expert advice tailored to your child.​​
Claremont Fan Court School
RGS Guildford
St Catherine's School, Bramley
Esher College
Hampton School
Our understanding is informed by the experiences of pupils and families from a wide range of local schools, including:
Reed's School
Lady Eleanor Holles School Surbiton Prep & High School
Salesians
Kingston Grammar School
And many more.
Wimbledon High School
Newland House School
Esher High School
Heathside
Thames Christian School